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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Highlights and Overview
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is the higher variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9, and the direct successor of last year’s Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer. The device was launched alongside Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE. The Mi 9 Explorer is also known as the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition. Yeah, you see, thay name is where the difference between the Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE lies.
Unlike the standard Mi, the Xiaomi Mi Explorer or (Mi 9 Transparent Edition) as the name suggests, come with a transparent body, which allows you to see certain internal hardwares of the device, like the Snapdragon CPU amongst others.
Another area where the Mi 9 Transparent Edition differs from the standard edition aside the transparent body is in storage option. The Mi 9 Transparent Edition comes with 256GB internal storage and 8/12GB of RAM, while the highest storage on the standard Mi 9 is 8GB RAM paird with 128GB memory.
Other specifications remains the same. That means, you are still getting same triple rear cameras of 48 + 16 + 12 MP Main sensors and a 20MP front facing shooter.
Other specifications and silent features of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition are detailed in the specification table below.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 173 g (6.10 oz) |
| Build | Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series) = transparent Glass |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 8/12 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 48MP + 12 MP + 16 MP main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode RAW Sensor size - 1/2" Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Phase detection Laser autofocus Contrast autofocus Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 6-element lens Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 27 mm 1080p @ 960 fps 720p @ 960 fps Secondary rear camera - 12 MP (telephoto) Sensor model - Samsung S5K3M5 (#2) Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2) Sensor size - 1/3.4" (#2) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) 6-element lens (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 51 mm (#2) Third rear camera - 16 MP (ultra-wide angle) Sensor model - Sony IMX481 Exmor RS (#3) Sensor size - 1/3" (#3) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#3) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#3) 6-element lens (#3) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 17 mm (#3) Angle of view - 117° (#3) |
| Video Resolution | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
f/2.0 aperture 1/4" Pixel Size, 1.0µm, Autofocus |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | No. Uses USB Type-C Connector |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 24 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 380 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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Disclaimer Note
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
